Industrial Machinery Maintenance Specialist

Accelera; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera in Bethlehem, PA is seeking an Industrial Machinery Maintenance Specialist responsible for high-speed production lines, focusing on automation and mechanical systems to maximize reliability and minimize downtime.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on blow molding, extrusion, and automated packaging, diagnose faults with PLCs, document activity in CMMS, and mentor junior staff while upholding safety and GMP standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in industrial manufacturing maintenance.
• Advanced troubleshooting proficiency in electrical, mechanical, and control systems.
• Proven ability to interpret complex schematics, blueprints, and manuals.
• Demonstrated experience with PLCs, VFDs, and industrial automation hardware.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety standards and food quality regulations.

Responsibilities

• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance on blow molding, extrusion, and automated packaging systems.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults using diagnostic tools and PLC interfaces.
• Optimize machine performance by identifying improvement opportunities and assisting in equipment installations.
• Maintain documentation of maintenance activities and equipment health within the CMMS.
• Foster safety by adhering to LOTO, GMP, and PPE protocols during repairs.
• Collaborate with production teams to communicate status and ensure smooth shift transitions.
• Mentor junior staff by sharing technical knowledge and best practices.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

PLC & automation

Safety compliance

Tools

CMMS software

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Industrial Machinery Maintenance Specialist

About the Role

As an Industrial Machinery Technician, you will serve as a critical technical resource, ensuring the seamless operation of high-speed production lines. By leveraging your expertise in automation and mechanical systems, you will drive equipment reliability and minimize operational interruptions to meet production targets.

Responsibilities

• Execute comprehensive preventive and corrective maintenance on blow molding, extrusion, and automated packaging systems.
• Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic faults using advanced diagnostic tools and PLC interfaces.
• Optimize machine performance by proactively identifying improvement opportunities and assisting in equipment installations.
• Maintain rigorous documentation of maintenance activities and equipment health within the CMMS platform.
• Foster a culture of safety by strictly adhering to LOTO, GMP, and PPE protocols during all repair and maintenance tasks.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with production teams to communicate technical status and ensure smooth shift transitions.
• Mentor junior staff by sharing technical knowledge and best practices to elevate overall team capability.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in industrial manufacturing maintenance.
• Advanced troubleshooting proficiency in electrical, mechanical, and control systems.
• Proven ability to interpret complex technical schematics, blueprints, and manuals.
• Demonstrated experience with PLCs, VFDs, and industrial automation hardware.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety standards and food quality regulations.

Preferred Skills

• Direct experience with plastic extrusion, blow molding, or injection molding machinery.
• Proficiency in machine shop fabrication, including welding, milling, and lathe operation.
• Prior experience utilizing CMMS software for maintenance scheduling and asset tracking.